I’m not surprised you’re so worried and with reason too. I think you posted in July but I would love to hear how things went. Survival rates are very high. I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year and had several treatments. First, removal of half my thyroid, then the rest of it and finishing with radioactive iodine in isolation. All this occurred within a few months. I have been fine and very active since on thyroxine. I generally eat very well and maintain a good weight. I told my children that I was going to have treatment and why - I tried to give an impression  of confidence in a successful outcome. I talked to them after I was told the good news and they said they were certain all would be well. Unfortunately, my Dad was visiting at the time so I had to tell him (senior citizen) and he was very worried - he had had the all clear from prostate, kidney and pancreatic cancer only months earlier and we lost my mother to breast cancer some years ago. I think I minimised his worry. Thyroid cancer is survivable. My point is that for me ,talking about it has been worthwhile because a secret gnawing away at you is no good for anyone. Best of luck to you. Wish I could have found this site at the time you first posted. ... View more